Mentoring

We pride ourselves in preparing referees to meet the demands of the modern game by using up to date practices, procedures, training methods and supported by a dedicated team. Our mentors like our coaches are all experienced, credible, passionate and committed to working with each referee to help them reach their own potential.

With a blended learning approach, we will work with each referee and adopt a learning style that suits them as individuals; we won’t dictate how they learn, we will create a two-way relationship built on trust with a flexible approach to how, when and where they learn and develop.

What is Mentoring?

Part of a support mechanism for new referees and those who have moved to a new level

A person willing to share direct experience in refereeing, by assisting someone ready to grow in the same role

A partnership between a mentor and a new referee who requests advice and guidance from the mentor who offers support and possible solutions

A medium term relationship

Principle of Mentoring Referees

A mentor will use a blend of observation, talking, listening, questioning and reflecting

The first line of support for new referees or those operating at a new level

Learns from disappointments as well as successes

Gets results by doing rather than simply talking

Empowers others – by sharing skills and experiences

Ongoing relationship rather than a one-off event

“Mentoring is supporting an individual to grow in confidence at their own pace”

ABOUT US

Ref Support is a respected charity committed to the support of referees. Our mission is to raise the quality, status and benefits of refereeing, for the good of its members and in the interests of the game, to represent the interests of members of each regional Hub, to keep its members informed of all relevant news and information passed from Ref Support and Sports Official’s Consultancy and other relevant football authorities and to organise educational, social and other activities for its members.